→ Because Inter-Arsenal are always explosive
Remember the 2003-2004 season. The only time in history where Inter and Arsenal met during the most prestigious European competition, more precisely in Group B of the group stage. The first leg at Highbury had been one-sided: 3-0 for the Nerazzurria missed penalty from Thierry Henry, great goals by Julio Cruz, Andy van der Meyde and Obafemi Martins, curtain, good evening. When returning to San Siro two months later, the Gunners bring the knife between their teeth and literally explode the Milanese boat led by a certain Sabri Lamouchi. While Arsenal leads 2-1 in the 84the minute of play and heading towards a great revenge, Henry, Edu and Robert Pirès take charge of turning off the lights of San Siro and brilliantly avenging the London team. Final score: 5-1 for Arsène Wenger's team. Arsenal finished first in their group, Inter third behind Lokomotiv Moscow. Twenty-one years later, the path of the transalpine giant once again crosses that of its English counterpart. Ready for the fireworks?
→ Because these are two of the most beautiful styles in Europe… in search of a little fresh air
Lukas Podolski was a legend at Arsenal, a little less so at Inter where the new king of German kebab only set down his bags for six months, coming from London, between January 2015 and June of the same year for an interim contract. which did not remain in the internalist memories. In an interview at the Gazzetta dello Sportthe German world champion clearly showed his preference: his heart leans towards Arsenal. “The club has done great things in recent years. They haven't won the Premier League, but they have the idea of playing beautiful football and continue to do so. » Ok Poldi, thank you, but if it is the case that Arteta's beautiful possession football against Simone Inzaghi's transition game can spark, this meeting can be especially important to restore some certainty. In recent matches, Inter have been slipping a little in finishing and almost got caught by the pass against Venice, while the English remain in three games without a victory in the league. Time for a rebound?
→ For the Thuram-Saliba duel
At Inter since the start of the season, one man has stood out, and it's obviously Marcus Thuram. In Serie A, it's 11 matches and decisive 12 times (7 pawns and 5 assists). In the Champions League, it was he who freed Inter from the trap set by Young Boys on the previous day and allowed the Nerazzurri to count 7 units in 3 matches before this shock against the Gunners. In short, Marcus is on fire. But on the other hand, William Saliba also has arguments to put forward. Since he landed in the English capital on the 24the of the last Ballon d'Or has become an essential pawn in the Arteta system, to the point that with him, the team wins on average 75% of its matches. Without him, it's more like 40%. This Wednesday, Saliba will be there. It's up to Marcus Thuram and his friend Lautaro to make the stats lie. Or not for that matter.
Inter Milan Arsenal prediction: Analysis, odds and prediction for the Champions League match
